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Explore a modern take on Jewish life. All people, perspectives, and questions are welcome!

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session online course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens (Zoom links provided upon registration).

Open to all, this course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.

Topics include holidays, life cycle celebrations, theology and core beliefs, Hebrew, prayer, the Bible and other sacred texts, history, antisemitism and the Holocaust, Zionism and Israel, the American Jewish experience, and the tapestry of the Jewish people today.

Instructors: Clergy from Beth El Temple Center (Belmont), Temple Isaiah (Lexington), and Temple Shir Tikvah (Winchester)

Class Details:

Mondays, April 26th through Aug. 23rd, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom

Tuition: $50 for one person, $75 for a couple, financial aid available

Email for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please Note: The class is now full, but you may still register below to be added to the waitlist.

Upcoming Services

Fri, May 9 @ 7:00pm
Shabbat Evening Service
Sat, May 10 @ 10:15am
Shabbat Morning Service with BRM
Sun, May 11 @ 9:00am
Minyan
Sat, May 17 @ 9:00am
Shake It Up Shabbat

Upcoming Events

Thu May 08 @ 6:30PM
Table Talk with Kristie Monast: Reproductive Rights

Sat May 17 @ 7:00PM
Visiting Scholar: Noah Feldman

Sat May 31 @ 7:30PM
Spring Gala and Fundraiser

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Contact Info

Beth El Temple Center
2 Concord Ave
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-6668
[email protected]